Summary of Features

• Delightful detached and extended period cottage (2,050 sq ft) • 3 – 4 double bedrooms, shower room, bathroom, WC’s • 3 reception rooms and superb garden room • Open plan kitchen/breakfast room with family area • Natural garden with further potential • Detached timber summerhouse and separate timber workshop • Private parking for several vehicles

Location

Mileages: Castlemorton 1 miles, Welland 2.7 miles, Ledbury, Upton-upon-Severn & Malvern within 8 miles, Gloucester, Worcester & Ross-on-Wye within 16½ miles, Cheltenham & Hereford within 20½ miles, Birmingham 53 miles Road: M50 (Jct 2) 4 miles, M5 (Jct 8) 12 miles Railway: Ledbury, Malvern, Gloucester, Worcester Airport: Bristol & Birmingham withing 59 miles

Situation

The property is situated within the hamlet of Coombe Green, on Coombe Green Common, close to Castlemorton Common an area of outstanding natural beauty. It is a peaceful rural location set amongst the beautiful Worcestershire countryside with wonderful rural views and within close proximity to the Malvern Hills. This is a beautiful, sought after and very accessible part of the countryside, complemented by good local towns, schools and facilities, and with excellent access to the commercial centres of Worcester, Cheltenham, Gloucester and Birmingham, all with good road and rail links to London.

Washloe

• This charming and beautiful cottage was historically a two-up/down shepherd’s cottage. The name is derived from the words “Wash Hole” denoting the location where in previous centuries sheep were washed in the nearby stream. • The property has been transformed and sympathetically updated by the current owners, retaining many original features, including exposed beams to provide a spacious home with character and charm. • An oak-framed and glass entrance hall leads into the property, which flows very well from space to space. There is a comfortable snug with inglenook fireplace inset with a wood-burning stove, which is part of the original cottage. This opens out into the fabulous oak-framed garden room, which provides a generously proportioned and light sitting room with bi-fold doors opening out to the patio terrace and garden.

Washloe Continued

• The good-sized, more formal dining room leads down to the open plan, bespoke kitchen/breakfast/family room, which is the heart of this super home, and it offers plenty of storage, space for a cooker, a half-size dishwasher and a fridge-freezer. A useful utility room with space and plumbing for a washing machine/dryer and a separate WC leads off the dining room. • A spacious boot/dog room on the ground floor benefits from an en-suite shower room and lends itself to becoming a fourth, en-suite bedroom. There is a further reception room which is currently used as a library/music room, another versatile space perfect for a children’s play room/TV room or a study, etc. • Stairs lead to the first floor and landing area, where there are three double bedrooms and a good-sized family bathroom with a bath and a shower over. The main bedroom is complemented by built-in wardrobes/storage.

The Outside

• Washloe is approached off the main road via a stoned track which leads to a gated entrance and a private parking area with space for up to 4 vehicles. • This is a wonderfully peaceful location with amazing views over Coombe Green Common and towards the Malvern Hills, Midsummer and Raggedstone Hills. • The property sits well within its own plot and is secreted away at the end of the track, screened by mature hedges, trees and fencing to create a very secluded position, which is not overlooked. • The gardens are lawned and planted with a variety of flowering shrubs, trees and flowering plants, including an area of wild bluebells, with areas left in their more natural state for “No Mow May” and the benefit of the local wildlife. The garden offers further scope for keen gardeners.

The Outside Continued

• There are a variety of mature fruit trees, including apple, pear, greengage, plum, cherry and damson and part of the garden has raised veg beds for those wishing to grow their own produce. • A lovely sunken patio is situated off the rear of the cottage and provides a wonderful space for seasonal dining and entertaining. • The detached summerhouse has its own electricity supply and has great potential for a variety of uses, including a gym, studio, business use or Air B&B, subject to any necessary permissions. • A further detached timber outbuilding is currently used as a workshop/store and has its own wood-burning stove.

Material Information

Services

Mains electricity, mains water (rated not metered). Private drainage (treatment plant), LPG central heating (new boiler in 2019).

Broadband

Download speeds of around 60 Mbps are available.

Mobile Phone Signal

All providers should give some coverage outside. Inside the property, signal is likely limited and would need Wi-Fi calling to be enabled.

Local Authority

Malvern Hills District Council: www.malvernhills.gov.uk

Council Tax Band

Band “E” (£2,470 2024/25).

Tenure

Freehold

Construction

Stone, brick and timber frame with glazed elevations under a tiled roof. The flat roof areas have a durable, long lasting, rubber covering. Coloured UPVC windows.

Listing

This property is not Listed.

Planning Permission

No current or outstanding permissions.

EPC

Rated “E” (potential for “C”).

Flood Risk

There is no flood risk to this property.

Access

Via a stoned track off the public highway. The track is owned by Birtsmorton Court but Washloe has a full right of access. The track is maintained on an ad hoc, informal agreement. The residents who share it, split costs between them as and when required. Typically, circa £100 - £300 per annum.

Public Access

There are no Rights of Way or Public Footpaths over this property.

Covenants

None of which the Vendor or Agent are aware.

Conservation Area/AONB

The property is situated with the Malvern Hills AONB.

Buyers Purchase Fee

Please note that buyers are required to pay a Purchase Fee of £300 (inc. of VAT) to Grant & Co on offer acceptance, to process a new transaction.

General Information

Schools

Primary: Castlemorton, Welland, Colwall. Further information available at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk Secondary: Hanley Castle, Malvern. Further information available at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk Independent schools: Colwall, Malvern, Worcester & Cheltenham. Further information available at: www.isc.co.uk

Local

Nearby Birtsmorton has a church and a good traditional pub within walking distance. Welland has a good primary school, village store/post office, village hall and good dining pub. The Spa town of Malvern offers an excellent and broad range of services, including an array of independent shops, galleries, restaurants and quality supermarkets as well as a respected theatre/cinema and two railway stations. The popular market town of Ledbury is easily accessible. A variety of farmer’s markets, arts and craft fairs are held regularly in and around the area. For more extensive retail and cultural therapy, Worcester, Cheltenham and Birmingham are easily accessible.

Recreational

The spectacular Malvern Hills provide a wealth of sporting and recreational opportunities. Castlemorton Common itself offers excellent public space, with parts of the Common having been designated as a SSSI for the diversity and wealth of wildlife. The Three Counties Showground near Malvern hosts a wide variety of year-round events, from national gardens shows, concerts, specialist fairs to agricultural and equestrian events. Malvern has a Leisure & Spa complex, tennis club and a golf club (Worcestershire Golf Club). Upton upon Severn hosts a range of well-known festivals and for boating enthusiasts, has the largest Marina on the River Severn. Eastnor Castle is a short drive away and holds a wide range of events throughout the year and is seasonally open to the public.

Directions

From Ledbury: Head to Eastnor and follow this road through Hollybush all the way to the junction at Rye Cross. Turn left here heading towards Malvern, and follow the road for 0.6 miles. There will be a turning to Birts Street and Birtsmorton on your right and just past this, is a track on your left. Turn onto this track and follow for a short distance before taking the first left. Washloe will then be found at the end of this track.

Postcode

WR13 6AD

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Viewings

By prior appointment only via Grant & Co Estate Agents on 01531 637341.

Agents Notes

Grant & Co and their clients give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. The Agents have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Fixtures & Fittings Unless mentioned specifically all fixtures & fittings are excluded from the sale.